Students – make your pocket change stretch further

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Us students just don’t have enough cash to get us through the year. We have rent to pay, student bills to manage, VKs to purchase and nowhere near enough student loan to satisfy our ASOS addiction.  Luckily, there’s tonnes of ways you can help save some money along away. We’ve listed 3 tips we hope… Continue reading Students – make your pocket change stretch further

Do Students Have to Pay Council Tax?

do students have to pay council tax

Do students have to pay council tax? Luckily, full-time students are exempt from paying council tax. However, there are some cases where things get a little more complicated. We’ve broken down the rules of student council tax and how they apply to you and your student property.  What is council tax? Council tax is an… Continue reading Do Students Have to Pay Council Tax?

Student Bills Explained: Everything to know about setting up and paying bills

Everything you need to set up your household bills.

Probably the least exciting part of leaving home to university, is setting up utility bills. Even the word utility sounds boring and complicated – but it doesn’t need to be. We’ve condensed all you need to know about student bills, whether you choose to go with individual suppliers or a bills splitting platform, like Resooma… Continue reading Student Bills Explained: Everything to know about setting up and paying bills

Student bills at University: 7 must knows for setting them up

Ah, bills – student bills are possibly the most daunting thing about university. It’s something that you never really had to consider before, and now you’re drowning in bills that you never even knew existed. Also, how do you even start with bills that need to be divided with your housemates? It’s all more confusing than those… Continue reading Student bills at University: 7 must knows for setting them up

Can you save money staying in purpose built accommodation?

The attraction of heading off to university and the freedom that comes with student living means young people up and down the UK are increasingly choosing to pursue higher education, with the number of students enrolling for undergraduate courses rising year-on-year at present. As a result, there is a growing need for student-specific accommodation, with… Continue reading Can you save money staying in purpose built accommodation?

The best thing to spend your fresh student loan on…

Which day of the year rivals Christmas with anticipation and excitement? ‘Loan drop’ day of course! Now that it’s here, why not do something different with your money this year rather than splashing it all on VK’s… How about saving your loan drop cash and putting down a deposit on a lush new home for next… Continue reading The best thing to spend your fresh student loan on…

Easy Festive Food and Drinks You Can Make From Your Crib!

Everyone knows that Christmas time is the period for coming together with your friends and family, and celebrating with lots of delicious food and drinks! We’ve picked some of the easiest, yet tastiest recipes you can make for your housemates without breaking the bank this Christmas.    Simple Christmas Pudding  2 Cups Raisins 1 Cup… Continue reading Easy Festive Food and Drinks You Can Make From Your Crib!